Nuru International Job in Isibania, Migori County, Kenya

Nuru International Impact Programmes Manager Job in in Isibania, Migori County, Kenya

Nuru International Kenya

Nuru International , The Impact Programmes Manager (IPM) supervises all of the development programmes that Nuru Kenya implements – what we term our impact programmes. These include activities in the agriculture, economic development (savings and loans), healthcare, education and social marketing sectors.

With their departmental managers, this position collaboratively develops and implements all goals, budgets, strategies and operating plans.

Impact Programmes Manager

Isibania, Kuria West District, Migori County

Nuru Kenya is a multi-sector holistic development model, and this position is to be focused on increasing the effectiveness of each impact programme, while also realizing efficiencies/synergies across the programme departments.

Essential Job Functions:

Management: Directly supervises up to six full time employees (and others as needed/assigned); carries out responsibilities in accordance with office policy and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performances; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.

Strategic: Directly responsible for overseeing the continuous improvement of each Impact Programme, as well as to ensuring an increasing realization of efficiencies through our holistic approach to rural development. Manages the impact programmes towards strategic goals and milestones, and sits with the Strategic Leadership Team to advise on large, organizational decisions. The effectiveness and efficiency of the impact programmes is the IPM’s primary responsibility.

Collaboratively sets and oversees the administration of all impact programme policies and procedures and has oversight responsibility for all personnel matters including hiring, salary, and disciplinary decisions in consultation with HR Manager.

Assists each programme as needed in busy times, or in addressing any crises.

Accepts performance-based criticism and direction.

Works well under pressure and handles stress.

Meets attendance requirements as established by supervisor.

Works a flexible schedule including long hours, evenings and weekends as needed in busy seasons.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in related field.

A minimum of 2 years of experience in project management in at least 2 of the relevant sectors, 3+ preferred (Education, Agriculture, Microfinance/Economic Development, and Healthcare). [Candidates with exceptionally strong experience in only one sector, along with exceptionally strong management credentials evidenced elsewhere, may be considered in lieu of this requirement.]

Experience managing an annual budget of at least 200,000 USD.

Skills And Knowledge Required:

Ability to perform essential job functions above.

Thorough knowledge of project planning, budgeting, financial management and HR processes and procedures as practiced in the NGO sector.

An understanding of the theories of development and its various approaches.

A demonstrated commitment to servant leadership and a service-focused career.